Photos, maps and additional documentation will help verify species identification, eligibility requirements and location. If possible, include a separate photo with a person standing in front of the tree to determine scale.

Please Note: If you have more than 6 files or you have slides and/or
prints of the tree please email bigtrees@amfor.org or send to our
mailing address.

Please submit high-resolution digital images of the following:
a. One of entire tree, from base to tip, with point of reference, such as a person, fence, house or barn
b. Four photos, one from each cardinal direction (or at least representing four quadrant views of tree’s base from ground to 8’ or above;
c. One of entire tree, from base to tip, with circumference measuring tape in place, and a reference object for scale.

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By submitting a photograph you state that you are either the owner, or have obtained permission from the owner, and are granting full-time rights to American Forests to use these photographs in any American Forests publication and on its website without any fees.